Fashion Q&A

Published 7:00 pm, Friday, November 14, 2008

By Jean Patteson

The Orlando Sentinel

FASHION FOCUS: NEW, CHIC AND FUN

Just the thing to tuck into your carry-on bag. The Passport Camisole and Panty Set ($67) from MMK Brands comes in a faux-croc passport cover. Fashioned from mesh fabric with lace trim, the set is available in four sizes at passportpanties.com or 713-789-2828.

Here's a product that gets to the root of a pesky hair-color problem. MimicColor is a drip-free, touch-up cream that helps extend salon color by two to three weeks, saving time and money. Applied with a brush or fingertips to telltale roots, it comes in five colors. A six-month supply ($39.95) can be ordered at mimiccolor.com or 1-888-646-4234.

What to do about camisole straps that keep slipping off the shoulders? The Bra Barrette ($5-$10) is a decorative, S-shaped device designed to hold cami and tank straps in place across the back. Available in five colors, some are decorated with crystals, others with charms. Order at brabarrette.com or 1-866-447-3382.

Still brown-bagging? The Kate lunch tote ($28) is a chic alternative. It looks like an evening bag, but is designed to carry edibles and drinks in style. The insulated nylon tote features mock-croc trim and a drawstring closure. Order at theorgan izedparent.com or 248-202-4068.

Fully loaded, Totes With Quotes from Ecobags are heavy. They hold as much as four plastic grocery bags. But the slogans on the sides of the reusable, eco-friendly totes are lighthearted: "Talk green to me," "Make love not carbon," etc. Tote one to the store, the gym, the beach. Priced from $6-$15 at ecobags.com.

Warmer and trendier than an umbrella, a quilted-nylon York rain hat ($40) from Wallaroo Hat Co. has you covered in inclement weather. It features an angled brim to keep rain off your face and a fleece lining to ward off the chill. Order at wallaroohats .com or 1-888-925-2766.